Shakir Ladak

• Led the development and rollout of Business Intelligence Observability product on multiple platforms including GCP, AWS and on-premise
• Designed and implemented innovative solutions that were secure, scalable and easy to support to cover the entire infrastructure and application architecture
• Implemented innovative design solutions to differentiate from competition and provide faster value to end customers
• Collaborated with clients and partners to ensure smooth delivery of product
• Building of team from scratch and mentoring of Junior staff
• Stakeholder communication and management
• Led design and implementation of enterprise architecture strategy, improving business efficiency.
• Guaranteed compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous design reviews.
• Aligned IT strategy with organisational goals for maximised benefits realisation.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to influence strategic direction.
• Drove change within organisation by adopting latest technological advancements.
• Pioneered adoption of cloud-based solutions to streamline operations.
• Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective procurement of technology resources.
• Presented complex solutions to non-technical stakeholders, aiding understanding.
• Solved operational problems between disciplines and implemented creative resolutions.
• Created project road maps for actionable business mandates.
• Held client meetings to gather feedback and refine design concepts in real-time.

• Developed innovative solution to proactive monitor critical business functions and processes within the Banking industry. Major areas covered including transaction processing (payments, trading), risk management, finance as well as operational areas. The solution was then productised and evolved to allow scale and support.
• Recruited and managed team of 40 people including office setup and associated infrastructure to service multiple users across different geographies
• Directed day-to-day work of employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
• Directed software development teams for timely product launches.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to accomplish project objectives.
• Liaised with stakeholders for alignment of IT strategy with business goals.
• Managed vendor relationships, ensured optimal service delivery.
• Streamlined operations by implementing agile methodologies.
• Worked in team of to provide exceptional first-line IT support to users.
• Also Lead Architect for new created function within major client (Deutsche Bank)
• Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.

• Reviewed infrastructure for cash equities applications, implementing recommendations to enhance monitoring and stability.
• Managed development of bespoke Program Trading system with C#, replacing legacy systems with modern technology.
• Integrated C++ trading models into new Program Trading system to improve functionality.
• Oversaw implementation of tic data platform, increasing data accessibility.
• Designed and implemented FIX trading infrastructure platform to optimise trading operations.
• Directed technical implementation of low latency infrastructure including WOMBAT and FIXNETIX.
• Led migration of applications from ABN AMRO infrastructure to RBS environment for enhanced efficiency.
• Coordinated offshoring of testing and support functions to streamline operations.

• Executed strategic initiatives in Operations, evaluating Calypso to replace legacy systems.
• Managed multi product clearing system initiative to providing efficient execution and clearing services for all Listed products under one platform.
• Negotiated contract with third-party vendor for exchange trading software and infrastructure.
• Developed and implemented GMI software for EquityClear, enhancing cash equity processing.
• Enhanced GMI for RepoClear, supporting new clients and joint development with Sungard.
• Led major development of swaps functionality on GMI platform.
• Established infrastructure for Eurex US, LME, IPE initiatives on ClearVision and GMI.
• Created position keeping and accounting application for LME Warrants processing.

• Initially managed front office fixed income and trading risk management IT group to deliver product releases and provide day to day support
• Later led risk management applications group in developing and supporting in-house systems.
• Defined long-term systems strategy and roadmap for risk management initiatives.
• Evaluated, selected, and implemented Global Credit Risk system using GMRV and CARMA.
• Executed three-year programme across nine phases to rationalise global risk systems.
• Introduced real-time feeds and enhanced risk measurement techniques across all business units.
• Developed 27 global interfaces during phases one and two of the programme.
• Designed reporting engine with distributed component architecture using Sybase and IBM/MQ middleware.

• Initially led small applications development team. Progressed to work on new Listed Derivatives Product replacement before becoming Head of Listed Derivatives IT Group to lead both client and back office flows and applications globally.
• Delivered innovative client-facing technology, enabling Listed Derivatives portfolio examination via secure innovative bespoke application SwisKey Futures.
• Worked with Sales, Trading and Operations to define Listed Derivatives strategy for Far East and US hubs, capturing new clients and implementation of standard platform globally.
• Managed the roadmap and delivery of releases to major corporate clients predominantly in Europe.
• Developed automated trade blotter for equity derivatives desk, integrating with SwisKey Futures through exchange traded and back office interfaces
• Integrated Listed Derivatives operations during SG Warburg and SBC merger, consolidating onto a single systems platform.
• Facilitated seamless integration of major German client account's Listed Derivatives business into SBCW client application, enhancing functionality across proprietary systems.
• Executed significant hardware infrastructure upgrades to accommodate increased trading volumes across multiple time zones.

Primary role at this company was to develop small business applications primarily for Equities and Venture Capital divisions using Clipper, FoxBASE, dBase III Plus and C.